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Vertus High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Trustees Present

A. Bell, C. Gantt, D. Johnson, D. Paul, J. O'Connell, J. Wynn, V. VanVoorhis

Trustees Absent

E. Gallina, M. Mandina, S. Ash, S. David-West

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Brisson, J. Locey, L. Bennett

Non Voting Members Present

A. Brisson, J. Locey, L. Bennett

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

V. VanVoorhis called a meeting of the board of trustees of Vertus High School to order on Tuesday Jun 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

C. Gantt made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-20-25.
D. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C. Gantt made a motion to approve the minutes from Annual Board Meeting on 05-20-25.
D. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Behavior & Social Emotional Support Report

Presented by James Daniels, Social Worker, and Scott Rogerson, Director of Behavior Intervention

Disciplinary Framework: Behavior Intervention via Reflection Room, Parent Guardian Involvement, OSS

Support Services: CPS, Domestic Disputes, Homelessness (30.3%), Mental Health, Other legal issues

Wish List_ Access to emergency shelter, parent intervention training, counseling for addiction issues, security tech

E.

Gala Update

Stephanie Campanelli, Director of Development, presented

November 15- Genesee Valley Club (200 person capacity)

Theme: Warrior Theme (Spartan vs Samurai)

Co-Chairs: Allie Bell, Dr. David & Mrs. Paul

Honoree: Evan Gallina

Gala sponsorship planning underway

II. Consent Agenda Items

A.

Month At A Glance

Board will review and follow up with questions.

B.

Board Statistics

Board will review and follow up with questions.

C.

Recruitment Update

Board will review and follow up with questions.

III. Finance

A.

Budget vs Actual & Cash Flow

Presented by Amy Brisson. On track for the end of the school year.

B.

Investment Policy Vote

C. Gantt made a motion to Approve the 50/50 allocation split for future investment in our quasi-endowment. 3% Cash equivalents, 50% equity, 47% fixed income.
J. O'Connell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

2025-2026 Budget

D. Johnson made a motion to Approve the 25-26 budget with final compensation for the CEO.
V. VanVoorhis seconded the motion.

Executive session to discuss confidential personnel and compensation matters in the final approval of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Junior High Application Feedback

V. Committee Reporting

A.

Fundraising Report

V. VanVoorhis made a motion to Approve Ben Kadar as a staff representative on the fundraising committee.
D. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Committee Membership for 25-26 School Year

Postponed for July session.

VI. Closing Items

A.

New Action Item Review & Report Out

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Johnson

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